- The program is available to professionals from outside the IT industry as well
- Several course materials are free, while more advanced courses are available for between Rs 6,000-70,000
According to a report by Business Standard, MeitY has announced a grant of Rs 435 crores for a period of three years, for Future Skills Prime, which is a JV initiative by the Government of India and National Association for Software Services and Companies.
About the program
The report mentioned that the program aims to impart technical skills to about 4,12,000 professionals in new technology like Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligent, Internet of Things, Big-Data, Cyber-security, and others.
The program is available to professionals from outside the IT industry as well, who wish to skill themselves in ten emerging technologies. Among the other beneficiaries of the platform are 10,000 government officials and 2,000 trainers.
The course material is developed by industry and academia. Several course materials are free, while more advanced courses are available for between Rs 6,000-70,000, depending on the kind of technology.
